Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, approximately 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the shrimp; stir well to coat.
- Drizzle in fresh lemon juice, stirring everything together for another minute.
- Serve hot on a platter, garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding more red pepper flakes or incorporating other spices like paprika.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg